Suchindrum is located 5 km south-east to the district capital Nagercoil. The Thanumalayan Temple located in Suchindrum is famous for its sculptural richness and tall tower. Thanumalayan Temple is dedicated to Sri Thanumalayan. The word denotes Siva, Vishnu and Brahman as. Thanu represents Siva; Mal represents Vishnu while Ayan represents Brahman i.e. Siva, Vishnu and Brahman in "One Form".